Adcock Mary Ellen 4
4 · KROGER CO · Filed Mar 11, 2026
Research Summary
AI-generated summary of this filing
Kroger (KR) EVP Mary Ellen Adcock Sells Shares for Tax Withholding
What Happened Mary Ellen Adcock, Executive Vice President of Kroger Co. (KR), disposed of a total of 3,557 shares as payment for tax liabilities tied to restricted stock. On 2026-03-09 she surrendered 2,114 shares at $73.37 (reported proceeds $155,104) and on 2026-03-10 she surrendered 1,443 shares at $72.24 (reported proceeds $104,242), for combined proceeds of about $259,346. These transactions are tax-withholding dispositions (code F).
Key Details
- Transaction dates and amounts:
- 2026-03-09: 2,114 shares @ $73.37 — $155,104 (disposed)
- 2026-03-10: 1,443 shares @ $72.24 — $104,242 (disposed)
- Total shares disposed: 3,557; total reported proceeds: ~$259,346.
- Shares owned after transaction: Not disclosed in this filing.
- Footnote: F1 — Payment of tax liability associated with restricted stock (sell-to-cover/withholding).
- Filing date: 2026-03-11; the Form 4 reports the March 9 and March 10 transactions and does not indicate a late filing.
Context These were tax-withholding share dispositions related to restricted stock (routine "sell-to-cover" activity), not open-market investment sales or purchases. Such transactions are commonly executed to satisfy tax obligations when restricted stock vests and are generally considered administrative rather than a direct signal of the insider’s view on the company’s prospects.
Insider Transaction Report
- Tax Payment
Common Stock
[F1]2026-03-09$73.37/sh−2,114$155,104→ 180,981 total - Tax Payment
Common Stock
[F1]2026-03-10$72.24/sh−1,443$104,242→ 179,538 total
Footnotes (1)
- [F1]Payment of tax liability associated with restricted stock.